According to most good putters, where should the ball position be at address when putting?

According to most good putters, where should the ball position be at address when putting?

• A. Center
• B. Behind Center
• C. Forward of Center
• D. In front of the toe

Answer: (C)

The ball should be forward of center. Placing it slightly ahead in your stance helps the putter contact the ball as your stroke travels on a natural, pendulum-like path, giving the face a square contact and producing a clean, true roll rather than a skid. This position also helps the ball get a little upward strike so it starts online and rolls end-over-end more consistently. If the ball sits at center or behind center, you’re more likely to impact with a less predictable loft and a less true roll. Placing it too far forward (in front of the toe) can disturb your stroke balance and make solid contact harder.

The ball should be forward of center. Placing it slightly ahead in your stance helps the putter contact the ball as your stroke travels on a natural, pendulum-like path, giving the face a square contact and producing a clean, true roll rather than a skid. This position also helps the ball get a little upward strike so it starts online and rolls end-over-end more consistently. If the ball sits at center or behind center, you’re more likely to impact with a less predictable loft and a less true roll. Placing it too far forward (in front of the toe) can disturb your stroke balance and make solid contact harder.